Politics
SENATOR ORJI KALU DECLARES HIMSELF MOST INFLUENTIAL SOUTHEAST POLITICIAN NOT PETER OBI, CALLS FOR CALM OVER NNAMDI KANU’S CASE.
By Prince Uwalaka Chimaroke
9- OCT- 2025
Former Governor of Abia State and Senate Chief Whip, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has asserted that he remains the most influential political figure from Nigeria’s South-East region — not the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi.
Speaking during an interview on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme, Kalu dismissed claims that Obi currently commands the political direction of the region. The lawmaker maintained that his record of political leadership, achievements, and experience far outweighed Obi’s.
“Peter Obi is not my leader. I am the most important politician from the South-East,” Kalu declared confidently.
When asked about his political future, the former governor hinted that he would not rule out contesting for the presidency, emphasizing that competence, not age, should determine leadership eligibility.
“If I’m healthy and God keeps me alive, I can still run for president. Age doesn’t define leadership; what matters is competence and capacity,” he said, citing former U.S. President Donald Trump as an example of age not being a limiting factor.
During the interview, Senator Kalu also addressed the ongoing calls for the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. He cautioned against making public statements on the matter since it remains before a competent court.
“This case is before the judiciary. It would be improper for me to make public comments when the courts and the President are closely monitoring proceedings,” Kalu stated.
He confirmed that discussions regarding Kanu’s situation were ongoing at various levels but refrained from revealing the details of his conversations with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“I have spoken to the President several times about this issue, but I cannot disclose our discussions. What’s important is that everyone desires a peaceful resolution,” he added.
Kalu underscored the need for Nigerians to respect judicial processes and avoid actions that could undermine the courts.
“We must allow the judiciary to do its work. No one should make Justice Nyako or any judge appear biased by discussing this matter publicly. All of us are engaged in quiet diplomacy out of respect for the courts,” he explained.
He further reminded agitators that only the Attorney-General of the Federation has the constitutional authority to discontinue legal proceedings of that nature and urged restraint among those demanding Kanu’s immediate release.
> “People must understand that the power to discontinue such a case rests solely with the Attorney-General. Let’s allow due process to take its course,” Kalu concluded.
The governments of Abia and Imo States have announced the launching of a joint security taskforce and surveillance along the Aba-Owerri expressway, starting from Owerrinta in Abia State all the way to Owerri, Imo State.
The launch followed recent attacks by criminals on the expressway, including kidnapping, armed robbery and other criminal activities.
The formation of the joint security taskforce and surveillance was announced by Ferdinand Ekeoma, the Special Adviser to Governor Alex Otti on Media and Publicity.
His statement read in part: “Arising from a strategic emergency security meeting held today, 4th December, 2025, by the Governors of Abia and Imo Sates at the Imo State Government Owerri House, His Excellency Governor Alex Otti and His Excellency Senator Hope Uzodinma resolved to set up a joint security Taskforce that shall consist of Soldiers, Naval Personnel, Police Officers , DSS Personnel, and other Government Security Agencies.
“The joint security Taskforce shall, starting from tomorrow 5th December 2025, patrol the road 24 hours nonstop, while carrying out massive surveillance in the surrounding bushes using sophisticated drones and other modern security equipment.”
According to the statement, Governor Alex Otti commended the Governor of Imo State for arresting the criminals who carried out an attack on His advanced team and other passengers a few days ago.
“The two Governors, while assuring citizens plying the road on a daily basis and those returning home for Christmas of their safety and security, warn that there would be severe consequences for any criminal caught on the road going forward”, Ekeoma concluded.
President Bola Tinubu has transmitted to the senate two lists of 34 career and 31 non career ambassadors nominees for screening and confirmation.
Prominent names listed as non career ambassadors include Reno Omokri, Femi Fani-Kayode, Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, Victor Ikpeazu and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.
Also listed as non career ambassadors nominees are Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Vice Admiral Ete Ibas, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, Senator Nora Daduut, Fatima Ajimobi, and Senator Ita Enang among others.
The two lists brings to 68 number of persons nominated so far as ambassadors awaiting confirmation by the Senate.
Politics
PRESIDENT TINUBU FORWARDS NEW AMBASSADORIAL LIST TO SENATE, NOMINATES DAMBAZAU, IBAS, CHIOMA OHAKIM AND OTHERS
By Prince Uwalaka Chimaroke
4-DEC- 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted a fresh set of ambassadorial nominations to the Senate, featuring a mix of distinguished public figures and seasoned professionals drawn from across the country.
Among the notable nominees are former Chief of Army Staff and ex-Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau; former Chief of Naval Staff and immediate past sole administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas; former senator Ita Enang; and Mrs. Chioma Ohakim, former First Lady of Imo State.
The President formally transmitted two comprehensive lists containing 34 career and 31 non-career ambassadorial nominees, bringing the total number of nominees awaiting Senate confirmation to 68.
The newly submitted lists mark another significant step in the administration’s ongoing diplomatic restructuring, aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s representation and presence across global missions.
The Senate is expected to commence screening and confirmation proceedings in the coming days.
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